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2002 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4USCN33462
I have an intermintent I need your help with. Customer states she left her driveway, ses light and brake light came on and the car started to "chug" or "bounce back" as she says. She barely got it home and towed it in. 4 codes in the DME. (119)77 TBi to MAF re... Trouble codes: 119 (tbi), 018 (cam b), 135 (tbi), 115 (tbi)
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2003 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G4HP52K73
I have checked and rechecked components to and from the pcm. To include the Ignition switch. This car seems to just shut off periodically. It is like someone turned the key off. The power to the dash stays on though. Fires right back up with out turning off th...
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2003 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6KD54Y53
Howdy there, This is the Moms car, it came in because the check gas cap light was on. Capture data shows it had been stalling, she remembered that later. We checked it and the guy who installed the air filter left the maf hanging by the coupler. I read where a... Trouble codes: P0102 (maf sensor frequency low), P0386, P0385, P0440, P0336, P1372
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1989 Chevrolet S10 2.5L No Start VIN: 1GTCS14A2M
This truck came in with a no start problem. If gas or starting fluid or carb cleaner is sprayed in the throttle bore to prime the engine it will start and continue running till it is shut off. Then it has to be primed all over again to get it started. Voltage ...
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1990 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban Scottsdale 5.7L up shifts warm
I need a teck to look at this truck. We rebuilt it 10 months ago,failed in NewTown Pen. Too far to send wrecker!Looking for shop to see what failed,not just throw another rebuild in it because its (junk).If you are near or know of a shop let me know.We all kno...
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1992 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L speedometer VIN: 1G2F6RFK92
is there a way to test for signal coming from drac to the speedo head, my gut tells me bad cluster but i have hard time believing 2 speedos could be bad still no working speedo
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1993 Chevrolet K3500 Cheyenne 7.4L Hesitation VIN: 1GDHK34N3P
i need to know for sure what the fuel pressure specs are for this vehicle. book show 8-13, postings on this forum show 26 - 32. this truck feels like low fuel pressure/clogged exhaust type. the pressure reads 15 at all times. it lacks power and surges at cruis...
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1995 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L No Start VIN: 1G1YY22P9S
hello everyone, just got this thing back together, started it up and it died after about 5 seconds, key fob was dead replaced battery know it works, originally when turned key on had all kinds of warning ligfhts on and wouldnt crank, there are 2 black connecto...
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2001 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L fuel tank VIN: 1GNDT13W91
this vehical will not take fuel very fast. you need to put in the tank very slowly. the fill tube has no restrictions and we unhooked the fill neck at the tank to ck the tank ck ball moves freely. did find the carbon canister plugged had a code po449 replaced ...
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2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L Misfire VIN: 1GNDS13S52
TWO WEEKS AGO WE TOOK IN AN 02 TRAILBLAZER,4.2 L. 75,000 MILES, VEHICLE WELL TAKEN CARE OF. THE OWNER HAD JUST CHANGED PLUGS, OIL AND FILTER AND FUEL FILTER. WHEN VEHICLE STARTED AFTER WORK IT HAD A STEADY MISFIRE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. WE HAVE KNOWN THE OWNE... Trouble codes: P0306 (6 misfire)
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2004 Chrysler 300M Special 3.5L Instrument Cluster VIN: 2C3HE76K14
Vehicle came in several weeks ago stating the battery would drain overnight. Amperage draw testing revealed a 500-700mA key off draw that would jump from 500 to 700 and back every second or so. Traced draw to instrument cluster circuit power feed. Looking at...
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1960 Dodge D100 318CID crankshaft spec.s VIN: 1180153214
Thanks to all in advance. I am in need of the spec.s for the crankshaft on a 1960 318 V-8. I've only been able to come up with 1965 and newer. There are 2 different 318's in 1965, and I'm not sure if that was the case in 1960. The numbers on the front left are...
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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L pass power window VIN: 3B7HC13Z8T
HI Y'ALL!! We have this Dodge Ram 1500, the passengers window works great from the passenger switch. It dont work at all from the drivers side switch. As stated we replaced the drivers door switch and we found there is power all the way thru when we activate t...
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2000 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, no power VIN: 1B7KC2364W
hi there.., need help on this one,, not familiar with domestic brands, got this truck with the diesel cummins that came in with a "no power complaint", and exessive smoke. when I first started the truck cold it was smoking a lot (diesel fuel) and the idle was ... Trouble codes: P1693, P0216
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2001 Dodge Stratus SE 2.4L Rear disk VIN: 1B3EJ46X71
Car came in needing rear pads and rotors. Replaced them and stepped on the brake pedal and now they don't release all the way. When the car came in the the wheels spun free. After we did the brakes I steped on the pedal very hard I wanted to make sure that the...
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2002 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L runs poor VIN: 3B7KF23672
Hello all. I'm doing paperwork on Sunday and a good customer shows up on the hook. I'm trying to get a jump for Monday. This 2002 91K dodge dsl and want to see if anyone has seen this volume of codes. I beleve ecm is smoked, PO606 says so, but I'm leary of tha... Trouble codes: P0606, P1475, P0238, P0123, P0118, P0113
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2004 Dodge Ram 3500 ST 5.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D7MU4BC54
Has anyone seen this code before or have any information on it? Customer came in with MIL lamp on, no driveability complaints. We don't have any information for this code. Thanks Trouble codes: P0243 (Wastegate solenoid circuit)
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2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 3.0L factory cell phone VIN: WDWPE74538
we are trying to get the vehicle factory cell phone up and running,this vehicle has a sound 20 radio system option with cell phone & accessary steering wheel buttons,the vehicle is missing the cell phone wiring prep when ordered as a new vehicle,we need the ce...
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1996 Ford F-250 XL 7.3L engine VIN: 1FTHW26F7T
hey guys i'm stumped. this truck has a vibration a 2500rpm to 2900 rpm under load and in nuetral. with clutch engauged or disengauged. we had a bad injector on cylinder #8 and hoped that it would fix the vibration... it did not. the dual mass flywheel was maki...
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2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L Surge, Cuts out VIN: 1FDWF37F4Y
thanks for the help.this truck is killing me.checked all the basics and am not finding the problem,i need help! the problem is the truck runs fine at first start,revs fine etc. if you drive the truck about 10 miles it acts like its running out of fuel? drove t... Trouble codes: 1247 (turbo boost sensor), 541 (exhaust pressure control), 470 (intake air heater a circuit)
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2002 Ford E-350 Econoline 5.4L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTSS34L22
where to start?? many trouble codes. as listed P1131 lean o2, p0171 and p0174 lean bank 1 and 2, p0305,p0306,p0308 miss fire codes, p0316 lean missfire on startup. this van really runs half way decent, has slight engine missfire on acceleration. cold start and... Trouble codes: P0171 (lean bank one), P0174, P1131, P0316, P0305, P0306
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2002 Ford Windstar SEL 3.8L fuel pump VIN: 2FMZA534X2
just got done finding chewed up wiring in a nissan after pulling all my hair out am i over looking something cause i dont have anymore hair.
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2003 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTRW07643
This F-150 comes in cust complaint runs rough , asks about spark plugs.Scanner wont read codes "no power from vehicle" message , turns out fuse 3 is blown.Replaced the fuse and retrieved codes , misfire in freeze frame for cyl # 4 .KOEO test came up with P0016... Trouble codes: P0304 (misfire 4 memory code), P0016 (CKP /CMP correlation KOEO), P0401 (Insuf EGR flow memory code), P0304 (misfire 4 memory code), P0316 (misfire on start up)
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2006 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPW14V36
Truck came in with MIL illuminated, rough run. codes revealed misfires detected on start-up and specific cylinders 1, 3, 4, and 7. performed preliminary misfire diagnostics found no active faults in primary or secondary ingnition. checked fuel system for restr... Trouble codes: P0300
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2003 Honda S2000 2.0L MIL Lamp on, NO ACCEL VIN: JHMAP11423
i tested the new sensor and it tested good, also tested the wires all the way to the control unit and they tested ok, checked the sensor pick up on the crank no damage to it, timing chin marks are lined up. the poblem comes back after a week of driving. please... Trouble codes: P0335 (crankshaft position sensor circuit no signal), 1239
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2005 Honda Accord LX 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCM56435
Hey all, have kind of a weird one here. This accord runs fine but pops this lean code. Found p0171, so I reset it and road tested STFT is +20% to +15% and its driving the LTFT lean also. When it came in the LTFT was about +20%. I looked at the MAF and it looks... Trouble codes: P0171
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2006 Honda Civic LX 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGFA16536
Replaced the ECT sensor and light stayed out for a couple of weeks and then came back on, any ideas on this one. Seems to be all related on the codes. Thanks Trouble codes: P2185, P2183, P0111
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1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1J4GZ58S0R
This came in for a smog check failure diagnosis,based on results we recommended decarbonize and fuel injection cleaning,factory catalytic convertor and TPS which the customer approved and were repaired.The original failure numbers were 15MPH- HC 99ppm CO .35% ...
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1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L trans out put seal VIN: 1J4GZ78Y7S
leaks oil from trans out put seal between transfer case and trans dripping out weep hole
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2002 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L oil light VIN: 1J4GL4862W
car came in last week oil light on 3 qts low, changed oil light went out. did an oil flush and car left, came back the next day customer said light came on and went off while leaving shop. customer drove car for 100 miles with light coming on and off with no e...
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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7L 3rd gear VIN: 1J4HR58265
hello members, have a o5 jeep that is stuck in 3rd gear,after starting and i put it in drive, on the indicator its showing that its in 3rd gear,try and shift manually does'nt make a differance. the code i have is p0750 lr solenoid circuit, theres a tsb on this...
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2003 Land Rover Discovery SE 4.6L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: SALTY164X3
Exhaust smells like rotting eggs , after running awhile, new wires and plugs and intake replaced, checked for any pitched wires while doing intake, tried new coil pack, misfire count shows cylinder 4, check plug and wires again looked ok, car is not setting a ...
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1998 Lincoln Continental 4.6L Mechanical VIN: 1LNFM97V3W
Hello fellow tech's I have this continental that Im doing head gaskets on and it seems all the tech books I have got does not give any info on the bottom end such as torque specs and sequence for rod brgs or main caps. This must be a secret for ford only. I su...
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2001 Lincoln LS 3.0L Misfire VIN: 1LNHM86S71
Car came in on hook for no start. Found blown fuse for the COP circut. Replaced fuse(10 amp). Blowed fuse again. Installed circut breaker 10 amp, did not act up and started and ran but only on the drivers side 3 cylinders. Have power to all coils but computer ...
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2003 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L Drivers Side Climate Controlled Seat VIN: 5LMFU28R73
When I first start the vehicle. I can turn on the climate controlled seat, The light comes on and then 3 seconds later the light goes out. on the self test I get a B2731. The Passenger seat seems fine, I am using a genisys scan tool and can communicate.
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1991 Mercury Capri 1.6L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 6MPCTO1Z8M
hey guys, I have a p.o.s. capri here that looses spark as a result of a primary ign [igniter] failure. hava good 12v to the black/white, good grnd[black] at the dist.no shorts[disconnected ecm and all other possible wires. this is the 3rd p.o.s. remann distrib...
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1988 Nissan Stanza XE 2.0L no power assist VIN: JN1HM05S2J
Hello everyone and thanks for the advice on this one. This stanza van/wagon is in for the power steering being inoperative for the first few seconds on cold start up in the morning. During warmer mornings, no problem, but when it gets chilly...like down into t...
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1998 Nissan Frontier 2.4L Hesitation VIN: 1N6DD26SOW
This is my cousin's truck. I worked on it last Feb, thought it was fixed, is an intermittent problem. See repair history. When he starts it in the morning, it will run a few minutes, then stall. Also, when taking off, or rounding a corner in 2nd gear, or under... Trouble codes: P1446 (Evap vent valve shut)
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2005 Nissan Altima S 2.5L No Start VIN: 1N4AL11DX5
Car after 1 hour of driving, after stop will not restart long crank time after short stop. tested fuel pressure, ok, test for service codes ok. Will not happen after short running time, only after long trip. customer brought to nissan dealer could not find any...
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1999 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8L Blower Motor VIN: 1G2HX52K6X
Only high blower does not work, the other three speeds are good. I replaced relay under hood and it worked fine for a couple days and quit again. Anyone had the problem of relay burning out on high setting only?
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1987 Porsche 944 S 2.5L charging system VIN: WP0AA0940H
Hi guys, If I can have another input on a possible problem. I remember long ago this was a normal condition on vws.(porshe) When you start the car up and it Idles, it does not charge until you trottle or rev it up to around 1200 rpm.(Trottle snap) Once that is...
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1999 Saturn SL 1.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G8ZF5285X
po500 is setting. customer had vss replaced by someone else. light was back on as she was near my shop, so she pulled in. followed flow chart in alldata. driving with scanner I got mph reading which matched the speedometer. took resistance measuments at ckts. ... Trouble codes: P0500 (vss malfuntion)
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2002 Saturn SL2 1.9L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G8ZK54782
We replaced the IAC (idle control valve) and cleaned the TB (throttle body) and deleted the above malfunction DTC's. After a test drive, we noted that there was excessive stalling problems and the DTC's had returned but only when cold. Upon deleted the DTC's a... Trouble codes: P0341 (CMP out-of-range), P0506 (Idle control RPMs too low), P0509 (Idle control circuit high), P1599 (Engine stalled even though the key was still on)
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1994 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8L No Start VIN: 2T1AE09B1R
Car was towed in. It was running fine then misfired at startup and would not restart. I'm getting good spark at the plugs, fuel to the cylinders and it seems good enough compression to at least get it to fire up, but it doesn't even attempt to fire. I also tri...
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1995 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 1NXAE09B4S
Engine runs fine when cold until the engine gets hot, then it will not accelerate past about 2500 rpm without intake backfire. Situation happens weather slowly revving up the engine or quickly W.O.T. The ignition timing will not advance past 15-20 deg when the...
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2003 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7L Radio VIN: 5TDZT38A13
The radio on am and fm stations play fine when the engine is not running. With the engine running from a cold start the radio makes only a static sound but the buttons and display always work know matter what. The charging voltage is 14.2 volts then. Once the ...
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1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8L shift quality VIN: 3VWTD81H9V
Car came in with dificulty in pressing the clutch pedal in. Found the over-center spring laying behind the pedal. Put that back in. "Classic" clutch wear symptoms, hard to shift but would go into gear and excellent sweet spot shifting. Shifting with engine off...
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2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWPD63BX1
First time customer came in with misfire cylinder #1 found bad coil . swapped coil and misfire followed, so we replaced coil and cleared code. a few days later he came back with the same code, but was unable to duplicate the problem, checked data and found MAF... Trouble codes: P0301
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1982 Volvo 245 GL 2.3L am hard start VIN: YV1AX4956C
Hello everyone and thanks for the advice on this. This is a wagon and says DL on the rear hatch, so I hope i have the model correct for you. I know little or nothing about older volvo mechanical injection. This car came in because the customer states he is hav...
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1989 Acura Legend 2.7L pwr window VIN: JH4KA3240K
The vehicle has not returned, however, the consensus of opinion seems to indicate that the master [auto down] switch contains a bi-metal thermal [drop-out] feature that cuts power to the window motor when a pre-set amp load rating is attained [such as when the...
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1993 Chevrolet Corsica LT 2.2L Misfire VIN: 1G1LT5340P
Thank you for all the replies & the advice to swap both coils was right on. The 2-3 coil was causing the miss,possibly shorted out.
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2000 Chevrolet Impala 3.8L Hesitation VIN: 2G1WH55KY9
Thanks to all that replyed. The customer was ok with the air pump noise once i explained to her that it was normal and not related to the rpms dropping and it wanting to stall when first started. The rpms dropping was because of the maf sensor was dirty. I cle...
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2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 5.3L bcm VIN: 3GNEC16T41
Thanks for your help the fix was in fact the BCM I have never seen 3 bad BCMs from the dealer Now they don't believe me ,But I put a used and reprogram the theft and works fine.thanks again.Santiago.
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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0L Voltmeter VIN: 1GCJK34U41
Thank you to all that responded. The fix was actually rather elementary where ONE of the two batteries was showing 12.2v before running the truck. It was Wade from Colorado that sent me in this direction with the suggestion of placing the DVOM on the windshi...
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2002 Chevrolet Express 2500 5.7L blower fuse VIN: 1GCFG25M92
Three of the replies I received were to replace the blower motor which I stated that I did in my original help request. The 4th suggested an aftermarket add on like a radio, but nothing had been added. Even running a fused jumper to the power terminal of the...
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2003 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L multi VIN: 2G1WF52EX3
THANK YOU FOR FOR ALL THE HELP. B.C.M. WAS THE PROBLEM. WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE IF WE WOULD HAVE PUT ALL RPO CODES IN , RKE WAS NOT PUT IN AT TIME OF PROGRAMING & B.C.M. IS A ONE SHOT DEAL. EXPLAINED TO CUSTOMER & LUCKY HE IS A GOOD GUY & HE DIDNT CARE ABOUT KEYL...
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic WT 6.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge VIN: 1GCHK29U67
Thank you all for your help, the fix on this truck was a new crank sensor. I was not able to test the sensor when malf, I tried a new one and truck runs good now.
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1994 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Fuel Leak VIN: 1B7GG26X5R
This Dakota is fixed, thanks to all the replies! Dorman supplies compression fittings to join steel to nylon line. We cut out the rusted steel line in the middle and installed a piece of 5/16" steel tube between the nylon and the existing steel tube. Kit no...
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1995 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L p/s pump and/or gearbox VIN: 1B7KF26C9S
Thanks to all you willing technicians, we will call this one fixed! The responses suggesting air in the system were correct and letting it sit for a while took care of the issue. Also want to thank each one for all the advice because it gave us more insight an...
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1997 Dodge B1500 3.9L Excessive Emissions VIN: 2B7HB11XXV
THE CUSTOMER WAS VERY COOL WITH THIS ONE. HE SAID HE WAS GOING TO REPLACE THE DISTRIBUTOR. HIS BROTHER WORKS AT AN AUTO PARTS STORE SO ITS CHEAP FOR HIM, THUS THE ALTERNATOR O2 SENSOR TUNE UP ETC. HE SAID HE WAS GOING TO LET ME KNOW, I SMOKED THE INTAKE NO LE... Trouble codes: P0306.
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1999 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L engine block VIN: 3B7KF2362X
I received 9 replies regarding this problem. I gained a lot of information about these trucks from these replies, apparently this is a relatively common problem with this era Dodge pickup with the Cummins engine. Both Dodge and Cummins refused any warranty as...
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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Van 5.2L Rear Differentail VIN: Y71K511414
Kevin from Illinois hit it square on. I would never have believed it, but the front wheel bearings, especially the right front were bad. We used chassis ears and the rear diff sounded good. We had a vibration from the driveshaft, so we had it balanced, but ...
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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan EX 3.8L steering rack VIN: 2B4GP74L82
after replacing resivior customer took vehicle to try and se if it didnt work its self out he called a week later and said it had gotten much better but haden't gone completly away. he decided he could live with it the way it is. i suspect resivior stared thi...
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2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L dr's power window VIN: 1D4GP25R03
Thanks to all...I replaced the motor and regulator assembly and this is fixed!I could finally verify the concern because it failed with the window stuck down...I had power and ground to the motor when acxtuating the switch, so all was ok up to the motor.
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1994 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon Custom 5.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1FNEE11H1R
After tring and checking what was suggested in the replies I recieved, I tried a new ECM. I had nothing to lose. This fixed the problem. Being the ECM is the one thing that can't truly be checked with normal shop equipment. It is the last thing to try. I would...
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1999 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4L No Start VIN: 1FAFP54NOX
Even though the PATs transciever tested good, including verification of all wiring, it was replaced due to constant code 1681. Then had to buy two new keys, found a Ford dealer who actually would listen to what happened with the car (the first two contacted in...
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2000 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FDXF46F5Y
Thanks for all the great help.It was the # 2 injector which was not pumping oil when cold.With eng. running cold #2 not pumping oil took propane torch and heated injector base.Within 30 seconds injector started pumping oil and firing. Checked all the wiring ha...
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2000 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L cluster VIN: 2FMZA5142Y
Thank you to everyone who replied. Some of the replies were suggestions that I hadn't thought of, but belive it or not, if you take the PCM out and give it a tap test once in a while, it will communicate with the cluster, shutting the light off. This wouldn'...
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2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L Cooling Systems VIN: 1FTNW21L83
Turns out thge radiator was restricted. Still not sure why it losses heat and acted the way it did, but so far this seems to have corrected problem.
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2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0L No Start VIN: 1FMZU67K14
Most of you were right on. The fuel pump was shorted. Replaced pump & filter & alls well. Thanks to everyone for the replies. Bill
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2005 Ford E-250 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1FTNE24L05
Found a crankcase breather tube that connects from the intake air tube after the MAF sensor to the valve cover that was rubbed through by the carpet cleaner driveline. Replaced with rubber hose to route WAY away from it and everything is back to normal now. Trouble codes: P0001 (Unknown - Said it was from fuel press regulator sol problem unable to find code info.), P0306 (Cyl 6 misfire), P0304 (Cyl 4 misfire), P0316 (Misfire at startup - 1st 1000 revolutions).
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1992 Honda Accord LX 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1HGCB7659N
I cleaned the idle valves. The hunting got better but was still noticeable. I replaced the valve with a new one and the hunting got worse. The hoses get hot and I bled the system. I am not sure what to do next.
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1993 Honda Civic Si 1.6L shifting VIN: 2HGEH3389P
Hi techs - this car turned out to have multiple issues. As most respondents suggested, springs coming out of the clutch disc was the major problem. I pulled the trans and the disc had two broken spring mounts, with one badly worn spring falling out of the disc...
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1996 Honda Accord EX 2.2L abs & master cyl. fluid levels VIN: 1HGCD5666T
I BELIEVE THIS CAR TO BE FIXED! SPECIAL THANKS TO ANDREW, JOHN & FRANK WHO ALL DIRECTED ME TO THE MODULATOR AS THE LIKELY CULPRIT, ALONG WITH EXPLANATIONS & HELPFUL DETAILS. I ENDED UP REPLACING THE MODULATOR.THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THE MODULATOR CHANGE B...
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2001 Honda Civic LX 1.7L trans VIN: 1HGEM22521
My problem turned out be a rookie move. I had mis-indexed the low clutch, then tighten the 12 point nut on the shaft and locked it up. Robert from Kentucky hit the nail right on the head. I was able to fix this in about and hour in the car. One big clue wa...
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1995 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0L Hesitation, Stall VIN: SAJKX1744S
Hello Jaguar Techs We found 4 ignition coils that were cracked,but we decided to replace all the coils, spark plugs were platinum, we installed regular plugs, test drove car and there is no more warning lights coming on,I will say this car is fixed. The mess...
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1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee SE 4.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1JT4GZ58SC
I did not fix this Jeep but I am pretty sure it is an broken wire harness. There is a tsb on this but since it is our car lots we dont have the money right now to fix it so i have to let it set. thanks for all the help eric
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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L gauge VIN: 1J4GZ78SXT
THANKS to everyone who helped. We actually found 2 problems with this vehicle. After inspecting the ignition switch, it indeed was bad. However, it would discharge once or twice after an hour or two of running. When I could actually catch it acting up, it ...
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1995 Lexus LS400 4.0L Misfire VIN: JT8UF22E6S
We wanted to let the customer put some miles on this car before we called it a fix. We rechecked the wires for resistance, the correct placement on the two distributor caps, and found no problems with any of these items. During testing with the car running, my... Trouble codes: P0302, P0308.
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2004 Lexus RX330 3.3L windows VIN: 2T2GA31U44
Good day my fellow techs. Just a quick note to say "YES, IT'S FIXED". All that replied with the reinitializing of the switch were correct. Why do they have to make things so complicated. Well, the car left here this morning with all windows working. Thanks to ...
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1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 4.6L Stall VIN: 1LNLM91V2S
I want to thank everyone that tried to help me with this problem. I recieved various info that I tried without any luck. I scoped the TPS with my Vantage and everything looked good, I cleaned and reset the IAC, the problem was still there. I checked the MAF se...
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2000 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4.6L Hesitation, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2MEFM75W4Y
Thanks for all the help on this one.It wound up being a bad connection at the pcm connector.Cleaned it and test drove 50 miles and the problem is gone! Trouble codes: P1000.
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2002 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L driveshaft VIN: 2MEFM74W42
replacement of rear diff solved my problem thats for the help I took the driveshaft apart and ran the car on the lift with the yoke in the trans for a short time and no vibration so I replaced with a used diff assembly instead of rebuilding this one and no dri...
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2002 Nissan Sentra CA 1.8L Surge VIN: 3N1CB51D72
Thanks to all that took time to help. As stated in my post the tps had ben replaced by another shop. As a result I did not know what the spec was on the original. When I received it the tps was .22v at closed throttle. Since this was within spec (.15 - .85...
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2003 Nissan Altima SE 3.5L humming noise VIN: 1N4BL11E53
FIST OF ALL I WANT TO THANK ALL THE HELP I GOT FROM YOU GUYS YOU ARE INCREDIBLE. MOST OF YOU SAID THE FUEL DAMPER HOSE WAS THE COMMON FAILURE WITH THIS TYPE OF CAR. YOU ALL WERE RIGHT AFTER I CHANGED AND TESTED THERE WAS NO MORE NOISE. THANKS AGAIN.
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2004 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2.2L door remote not working VIN: 1G3NL12F34
Special thanks to Bobby,I didn't find the service bulletin relating to wire plug connections at the switch. REplacing the switch and tightening the connectors fixed this one!
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2001 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.2L dash guages
Customer declined any further repair if he was to pay for it. He thought that we caused the problem while we were putting in a failed fuel pump in the tank
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2004 Saab 9-3 Arc 2.0L power window VIN: YS3FD49Y14
Hello there and thanks to everyone that sent me advice. As most stated, this vehicle is equipped with an anti pinch feature so in case i get my head caught in the window, they will automatically come back down. Most stated that the channels and guides begin ...
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1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WWWMD63B8X
The evap purge valve was the fix. Previously the purge valve was checked and was stuck closed . The last time vehicle was in the purge valve stuck open , having vacuum flow to the fuel tank.Also,by replacing the purge valve it did increase mass air flow readi... Trouble codes: 1136 (fuel system too lean), 1138 (same), 455 (evap lg leak).
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